Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) EBITDA Margin %: 8.59% (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median

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FRA:WW4 Wolverine World Wide Inc FRA:WW4
70 GF Score
Price €15.80
GF Value €12.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wolverine World Wide EBITDA Margin %?

Wolverine World Wide FRA:WW4 -5.39% 70 EBITDA Margin % is 8.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 6.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:WW4 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Wolverine World Wide ranks better than 57.02% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €34 Mil. Wolverine World Wide's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €396 Mil. Therefore, Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.59%.


Wolverine World Wide  (FRA:WW4) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Wolverine World Wide EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Wolverine World Wide EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Wolverine World Wide EBITDA Margin % Chart

Wolverine World Wide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Wolverine World Wide Quarterly Data
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FRA:WW4 vs WEYS, DBI, RCKY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Wolverine World Wide EBITDA Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Wolverine World Wide EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=153.891/1600.652
=9.61 %

Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=33.994/395.824
=8.59 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 8.59% mean?
Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.59% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 6.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #447 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Wolverine World Wide's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.59% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 6.75. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.46. Wolverine World Wide's value of 8.59% is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #447 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wolverine World Wide has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolverine World Wide's EBITDA Margin % compare to WEYS and DBI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #447 out of 1040 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Wolverine World Wide in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.46. Wolverine World Wide's value of 8.59% is 1.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.75 vs. the industry median of 8.46, Wolverine World Wide has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 8.46, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolverine World Wide's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.59% is 1.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolverine World Wide's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.59%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 6.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wolverine World Wide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.87, compared to a current price of €15.80 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.59%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 6.75 and 1.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 8.46. Wolverine World Wide's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.59% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.80 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.87. GuruFocus considers Wolverine World Wide to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WW4:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 8.59% (27% above median its 10-year median of 6.75)
  • GF Value™: €12.87 vs. price of €15.80 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#447 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WW4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wolverine World Wide Business Description

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Address 9341 Courtland Drive North East, Rockford, MI, USA, 49351
Wolverine World Wide Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distributing branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company's segment includes Active Group; and Work Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Active Group segment. Active Group segment consists of Merrell footwear and apparel, Saucony footwear and apparel, Sweaty Betty activewear, and Chaco footwear. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; Canada; and Latin America.
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